Retirement

People over age 50 working longer
For many older adults, what used to be considered retirement age seems to be pushed back further every year. Longer life expectancies, limited savings and social security funds plus overall satisfaction in one’s work have resulted in an increase in the percentage of employed adults over age 55. Many older adults are considering the idea of “reverse retirement,” or delaying traditional retirement. But getting back into one’s former career field can be just as daunting as starting a new one.

Q & A - When should you start your Social Security Retirement Benefits?
Learn about your retirement benefits as we answer some basic questions that are commonly asked during our educational presentations.

Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names for 2016
Want to know if your name made the list???

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS U.S. CITIZENS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
Can you get benefits if you are living outside the U.S. ?

What You Need to Know About the New Laws for Claiming Retirement Benefits
How will this change in the law affect Washington state residents?

Student loans obstruct full Social Security retirement benefits
Recent graduates – even those a decade into their careers – aren’t the only ones paying off student debt. Sixty-five to 74-year-olds as a group have a total federal student loans balance ten times greater than 25-year-olds.

Did You Know That May Is Older Americans Month?
In May, we recognize Older Americans Month to acknowledge older Americans and their contributions to the nation.

Why Choose A Professional Fiduciary In Washington State
Although using a family member as executor may seem like the right thing to do, consider the benefits of using a professional fiduciary.

YOUR FINAL FOUR FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
Since 1939, March has meant one thing in the world of sports: March Madness. In this tournament, 68 college basketball teams compete through the month until only the final four teams remain. Coaches gather their teams to drive home the gravity of the moment, reminding them that they’ve worked hard and that how they respond to the pressure directly determines the outcome.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA)
Will Social Security increase your payment?

Which life insurance do you need at each stage of your life?
(BPT) - Many of life’s different stages offer challenges and rewards – whether you’re starting out on your own, raising a family, focusing on your career or preparing for a rewarding retirement. However, while each life stage is unique, making sure your loved ones are cared for financially is something that needs to be addressed along the way.

Easy ways to make senior living affordable
(BPT) - Kathy Hesselgrave’s 90-year-old mother’s health declined to the point where she was no longer able to live in her home by herself. Because her mother needed help cooking and taking her medication, Hesselgrave found herself taking care of her mom, splitting the days and nights with her niece. Other family members pitched into help, too, but it became too much.

How to build your nest egg and ensure it lasts throughout retirement
As you approach retirement, are you feeling good about your finances? Kudos to you if you feel comfortable with the amount you’ve saved.